Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurses Department: Surgical Unit Hours: We have two 36-hour contracts and one 30-hour contract available. Salary: £41,363 pro rata. Responsible to: Surgical Unit Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical care

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.
• Assess patient needs and provide individualised care.
• Monitor patient condition pre-operative and post-operative, recognising and responding to complications.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and NMC guidelines.
• Provide wound care, pain management and post-surgical monitoring.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and electronic health records.

Patient safety and quality

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Identify risks and escal …
• Ensure safe handling of medicines and medical equipment.

Communication and patient support

• Provide clear information and reassurance to patients and families.
• Support patients throughout the surgical journey including admission, recovery and discharge.
• Liaise with consultants, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Professional practice

• Maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
• Contribute to mentoring junior staff, student nurses or healthcare assistants.
• Uphold professional standards and hospital policies.

Teamwork

• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support colleagues to maintain safe staffing levels and patient care standards.
• Participate in handovers, clinical meetings and training sessions.

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